1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 325 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2930 mm |
